Natasamrat late Akkineni Nageswara Rao and then ravishing beauty Jamuna starrer 'Srimanthudu' was one of the 'hit' films in ANR's career. The movie was released in 1971. Directed by Pratyagathma, the movie has many super hit songs like 'Buli buli errani buggaladana', 'Modati peggulo majaa', 'Challani vennelo' etc.
Grapevine is that Prince Mahesh's new movie's title is being considered as 'Srimanthudu'. The makers have reportedly registered this title at the film chamber. Incidentally, Forbes List of top 100 celebrities proved that Mahesh is 'Srimanthudu' among tollywood heroes. However, there is no official confirmation from the makers about this title. Shruthi Haasan is playing the lead actress of the movie. Koratala Siva is directing this movie on Mythri Movies.